Arab American

American  

[ar-uhb-uh-mer-i-kuhn] / ˈær əb əˈmɛr ɪ kən /

noun

1. a citizen or resident of the U.S. of Arab birth or descent.

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adjective

1. of or relating to an Arab American.

2. Arab-American, occurring between the United States and Arabia or the Middle East.

   Diplomats predicted the deterioration of Arab-American relations with increased militarization of foreign policy.

Etymology

Origin of Arab American

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

I asked him about the man in the Arab American caucus—the veteran who cried, who said he never thought he’d see something like that.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

The Arab American caucus felt like the inverse.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Pro Tip: Combine a visit to Masri Sweets with a trip to the Arab American National Museum, which is within walking distance of the bakery.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2025

The censure comes as the MWD investigates harassment allegations against Adel Hagekhalil, the water district’s first Arab American general manager.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2024

In 2020, Joe Biden’s margin of victory in Michigan was 154,000 votes, and the counties with the largest Arab American populations went decisively Democratic.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2024